How far is Thompson, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Thompson, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and Mekinock.
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Start on Broadway Street
2600 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 15
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Grand Forks
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Grand Forks, Grand Forks Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, East Grand Forks, Minnesota
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2: Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Turtle River State Park
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Gateway Drive
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on 18th Avenue
8.6 mi · 9 min · 18th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Forks AFB Main Gate, Mekinock, Emerado
1719 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Forks AFB, Mekinock
576 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompson and Mekinock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Thompson and 15.5 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mekinock.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Forks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot B
Grand Forks City Hall
Grand Forks Municipal Court
City Hall Lot A
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Forks.
Grand Forks
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 20.28 mi (32.63 km).
#1 Thompson
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,027 |
| Coordinates | 47.7735900, -97.1098000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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